Best Brunch In Cambridge

Whether you're kicking off your weekend with a hearty meal or indulging in a bottomless feast, you can't go wrong with brunch. Home to charming pubs, quirky restaurants and dedicated vegan spots, this city is brimming with great places to chow down.

Here's out guide to the best places for brunch in Cambridge - whether you're in the mood for hearty plates of egg and bacon, Instagram-worthy pancakes or smashed avocado on toast.

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Last updated on 18th February 2025



The Station Tavern

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Located on Station Square, this charming pub always delivers. The Station Tavern is a cosy destination that features exposed brick walls, leather booth seating and plenty of space to dine in - and there's even a spacious outdoor terrace for the summer months.

They serve brunch between 9 and 11.30am, with a choice between a classic or vegetarian full English. A little later on, you'll find scrumptious brunch plates like mushroom-topped muffins and butterbeans on sourdough as well.

The Old Bicycle Shop

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With a huge menu dedicated to it, The Old Bicycle Shop is a must for some of the best brunch in Cambridge city centre. This is quite literally the oldest bicycle shop in the whole of England, now a quirky restaurant with cycling-themed decor and rustic wooden furniture.

They serve brunch until 4pm every single day, made using fresh, local ingredients with a focus on sustainability. Devour plates of eggs Benedict, wild mushrooms on toast or American pancakes topped with bacon and maple syrup, with optional bloody Marys and mimosas available.

The Astronomer

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Situated in the heart of Eddington, The Astronomer is tucked away underneath the Hyatt Centric Hotel - fronting colourful interiors that are filled with plants. They're open seven days a week, so whether you want weekday, Saturday or Sunday brunch in Cambridge, they've got it all.

While the bright, airy venue is best known for its cocktails, regional draught beer and real ale, their morning meals are something special too - think full English breakfasts, smoked salmon on toasted sourdough, American-style pancakes and much more.

Scott’s All Day

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Established by culinary enthusiast Scott Holden, Scott's All Day is a friendly neighbourhood restaurant in the city centre. Honoured at the prestigious Pizza and Pasta Awards in 2023, they're best known for their Neapolitan slices, but their morning meals are just as scrumptious.

Tuck into the likes of American-style pancakes with Nutella and bananas, eggs Benedict or a full English - with classic and vegan versions available. Plus, they offer bottomless brunch for £39.50 per person.

Revolution Cambridge

If you like your brunches on the boozy side, be sure to check out Revolution in the city centre. This fun, friendly bar and restaurant promises resident DJs and cracking cocktails, as well as a two-hour bottomless brunch for only £35 per head.

While sipping on a Long Island Iced Tea, you can dig into hearty helpings of fried chicken and bacon waffles, smashed avocado with poached eggs and meat or vegan grills.

Browns Brasserie & Bar Cambridge

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Located close to the River Cam, Browns Brasserie & Bar is a stunning space that's filled with greenery, fronting dark wooden tables and bright blue velvet seats. Head through the flower-framed entrance for a mouthwatering meal, or if the weather's warm then head to the outdoor terrace.

They do a cracking morning offer of any dish, a juice and a hot drink for £15.95, as well as bottomless brunches for £38 per person. Indulge in everything from a mushroom and mature cheddar omelette to berry buttermilk pancakes or shakshuka with feta, or upgrade to their signature lobster Benedict.

The Waterman

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If you're looking for some of the best brunches in Cambridge, The Waterman has them in spades. It's sat just across from the beautiful Midsummer Common, fronting traditional pub decor and a welcoming atmosphere at any time of day.

Offering a variety of affordable choices, this joint is a cosy spot to tuck into eggs royale, a fry-up or pastries, with an excellent full vegan breakfast on the cards.